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JDEC assisting with power restoration efforts

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Driven by a strong sense of duty, a dedicated team of five skilled linemen from Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative recently embarked on a vital mission.

Stearman bring spine-tingling fly-ins to Jennings

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spine-tingling fly-ins to Jennings

Guillory named fair parade marshal

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The director of the Jeff Davis Parish Fair Talent Contest has been named 2024 Jeff Davis Parish Fair Parade Marshal.

FOO FACTS vs Northwest

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Foo Fact of the Game: The No. 5 Northwest Raiders took a 14-0 lead early in the second quarter. Then the No. 10 Jennings Bulldogs defense shut down the Raiders offense and the Dogs offense scored five touchdowns in Jennings’ 35-14 win.

Jimmy Carter, his hometown of Plains celebrate 39th president's 100th birthday

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter reached his 100th birthday Tuesday, the first time an American president has lived a full century and the latest milestone in a life that took the son of a Depressionera farmer to the White House and across the world as a Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and advocate for democracy.

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United Way leads disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene Victims

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LAKE CHARLES — In response to Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, United Way Southwest Louisiana is providing support to United Way of the Big Bend in Tallahassee, Fla. They are leading a comprehensive relief Initiative to assist the affected communities along the Gulf Coast. Also, they are calling on community members and national donors to contribute to the recovery and rebuilding efforts through the UNITED GULF Disaster Relief Fund.

JEFF DAVIS PARISH FAIR PAGEANT DIVISIONAL QUEENS

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J E F F DAV I S PA R I S H FA I R PAGEANT D IVISIONAL QUEENS

Chamber hosts brand building class

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Jeff Davis Parish Chamber of Commerce has returned to partner with Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) Consultant Dean Day teaching area residents an important aspect of starting and running a small business. September’s topic taught class participants the importance and how-to’s of building their business brand. Other topics that have been covered in the monthly classes have included registering a business name, cash flow management and online selling.

Ochsner American Legion Hospital breaks ground

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James O. Hall American Legion Post 19 members break ground on the new Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings improvement project. Pictured here are Sam Doucet (from left), Horace Naquin, Darrell Landry, Art Matte, Jesecca Creger, Ella Dartez, Julie Berry, Dana Williams and Carl Benoit.